This cheddar is better than ever.

Calling all snackers:

Am I alone in my deep love for Better Cheddars?

Anyone even remember these round, cheesy, crunchy crackers?

Better yet, do they even still sell these at the stores anymore???

I posed the question on Facebook last night,

“What was your favorite childhood snack growing up?”

and I got a big kick out of some of the answers:

Bugles.

HoHo’s.

Cheetos.

Cheez-Its.

Oatmeal Pies.

Zingers.

Doritos.

Chocolate Pies.

But no Better Cheddars.

So I thought that I would have to do justice for these crackers

and spread the Better Cheddar gospel.

Think Cheez-Its but better (hence the name of the crackers).

Well, I’m not sure if I can say they were better, really.

It depended on my mood actually,

but what I did love most about Better Cheddars

was that crispy, burnt flavor that it had.

And coming from the girl who loves her food a little on the burnt side,

it was natural why I would gravitate towards them.

Better than Better Cheddars Recipe

gluten-free, vegan

Make approx 50 round crackers

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 c. Bob’s Red Mill All-Purpose flour
• 1/2 c. Daiya cheeze, cheddar flavor
• 2 Tbs Earth Balance, softened
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 Tb ice water

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. In an electric mixer, combine butter and cheeze together until fully incorporated.
3. Add flour, paprika, and salt into cheeze mixture. Combined with a wooden spoon until dough forms. Add ice water. This is make the dough form into a ball.
4. Roll dough into a thin, thin layer between 2 pieces of wax paper. The thinner the better, really, because the crunchier they will be. Using a 1 1/2″-2″ round cookie cutter, cut out dough.
5. Using a skewer, flat side, make 6 holes around the outer circle and 1 hole in the middle. Transfer to a cookie sheet and lightly sprinkle with salt. 
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until nicely browned around the edges.

It’s been years since I have had a Better Cheddar

but the homemade version,

especially the particularly thinner crackers,

packed that same cheezy, burnt crunch that I remembered so fondly.

So if you haven’t already answered the question (or if you have more to add)

I’d love to hear your answer to:

What are some of your favorite childhood snacks?

 

OH, AND BEFORE I FORGET!

REMEMBER THAT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT I HAD FOR YOU???

YEAH, YOU HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER DAY FOR IT…